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Prostate Cancer: Finding the Help You Need

Organizations That Provide Information and Assistance

Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). 310-570-4700. In addition to funding research to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of prostate cancer, the PCF offers information on all stages of testing, diagnosis, and different approaches to treatment.

Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI). 800-641-7274. The PCRI’s mission is to improve the lives of prostate cancer patients and caregivers by supporting research and providing information that educates and empowers patients, families, and the medical community.

ZERO. 844-244-1309. The mission of ZERO is to move towards a generation where no men have prostate cancer, hence the name. They provide information and advice on every stage of diagnosis and treatment.

American Cancer Society. 800-227-2345. The American Cancer Society offers resources, news, and online support groups for a range cancers, including prostate cancer.

Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN). 617-481-4020. PHEN is specifically geared to African-American men with prostate cancer. It’s mission is to eliminate the disparity in incidence and mortality experienced by African-American men with this disease. Among the services it offers are support groups, survivor networks, and a monthly newsletter featuring new treatments and clinical trials.

Urology Care Foundation (UCF). 410-689-3700. The UCF supports urologic research and strives to provide the most current and reliable urologic health information for patients, including those with prostate cancer.

Financial Aid for Those Struggling With the Cost of Care

Us Too International. 800-808-7866. Us Too offers a list of financial support resources for those with prostate cancer, ranging from straight financial assistance to help with prescriptions and advice on negotiating medical fees.

Angel Foundation. 612-627-9000. An applicant-based financial assistance program that helps those with prostate cancer with nonmedical living expenses, such as food, gas, utilities, and rent or mortgage payments.

Zero Cancer. 844-244-1309. ZERO offers other means of financial support, like copay assistance and organizations that help with the cost of medication. It also offers a comprehensive list of free prostate cancer test centers in different geographic areas.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF). 800-532-5274. The Patient Advocate Foundation offers a program of scholarships for survivors who have excelled despite their diseases. Additionally, PAF offers financial assistance, such as grants and copay refunds.

Cancer Care. 866-552-6729. Cancer Care offers financial and copay assistance, as well as the option of having a professional oncology social worker find you additional resources. They also have an online database that helps you find doctors and a range of assistance.

Coping, Advocacy, and Support for Patients

Prostate Cancer Research Institute. 310-743-2116. The PCRI offers a comprehensive list of support groups in each state, with meeting dates and times, locations, and contact information.

His Prostate Cancer. This site blends information with real-life experience written specifically for wives, partners, and family members seeking support. Their mission is to empower spouses and partners with information, help, and hope so they can better cope with their loved one's prostate cancer.

Us Too International. 630-795-1002. Us Too offers a free online community, with more than 11,000 other people who have been diagnosed or advocate for a cure for prostate cancer.

Cancer Care. 800-813-HOPE ext. 4673. Cancer Care offers free online, telephone, and face-to-face services for those with prostate cancer as well as a range of other cancers. Their services range from individual counseling and support groups to information and copay assistance.

Cancer Support Community. 888-793-9355. Join more than 177,000 people in this Cancer Support Community network for support after a cancer diagnosis.

Real All About It: Patient and Community Blogs

Prostate Cancer Foundation.Blogs written by those directly impacted by prostate cancer, so those diagnosed can find support and inspiration in others.

Prostate Cancer — Our Journey. Daniel Sencier, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010, documents his journey with prostate cancer and how it has affected his life and the lives of those close to him.

The Palpable Prostate. A blog with more than 200 posts by patients on everything related to prostate cancer.

Living with Prostate Cancer. Todd Seals was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer 12 years ago and he’s still going strong. Find his journey in his blog, Living with Prostate Cancer.

Find Out About Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer

NIH ClinicalTrials.gov. ClinicalTrials.gov is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world. Explore 272,882 research studies in all 50 states and in 203 countries.